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May 23, 2011 06:12 AM

I just read a blog that discussed reviewing the HUD at closing and it reminded me about a closing I had that there was an error on the deed.

This was a NH builder, I was marketing his new homes in his NH subdivision. When I asked to review the deed at the closing table, the closing agent said sure, but there was a snide smile on her face, like yeah right, real estate agent is checking our work.

I pulled out the old deed and the plot plan and was reviewing the property description when I realized the deed was transferring the entire subdivision to this buyer.

Oops, excuse me Miss snide closing agent, seems to be an error on this deed!

My builder thought I walked on water, all I did was my job.

As you might expect, I ALWAYS review the deed before closing if possible, but at the latest I do it at the closing table.

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Scott Godzyk

Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH

One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

Great catch Rene, not every agent would do this... that is where good old fashioned service wins the day and wins over the cleint.

May 23, 2011 06:18 AM

Michele Norris

Crystal Realty - Incline Village Nevada - Incline Village, NV

((( Buy or Sell, Call Michele ))) Lake Tahoe NV

Rene,

Congrats on catching that one!! Yikes! We're all human, and it's always good to have a second set of eyes on documents. There are so many things which can go wrong.

May 23, 2011 06:19 AM

Ken and Leslye Huebsch

3x Individual Agent of the Year, Luxury Homes, First-Time Buyers, Residential Resales, New Construction - Harrisburg, PA

Realtors - Harrisburg Homes for Sale 717.514.1793

With the advent of technology, sometimes mistakes are even easier to make. Had that been done by hand, an entire subdivision would never have been transferred, right?

Jerry Newman

Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX

Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Hi Rene, I just know your builder thinks very highly of your for catching that error. Many of us always check the HUD-1 settlement statement, but it's definitely a good idea to also check that Deed too.

May 23, 2011 06:21 AM

Praful Thakkar

LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA

Metro Boston Homes For Sale

Hey Rene, that's great - I do not read the deed as I always thought that's why we have attorneys. Settlement statement? may be - but deed? never.

May 23, 2011 07:49 AM

John McCarthy

North Hampton, NH

Realtor - Seacoast NH

Good catch! That would have been the deal of the century!

May 23, 2011 10:16 AM

Caroline DeVore, Stowe Vermont Lodging, VT Bed and Breakfast Inn, Vacation Homes

Stowe Meadows Lodge, Stowe VT Romantic and Luxurious Inn - Stowe, VT

Caroline DeVore | Stowe Meadows Lodge, Stowe VT

Wow! The whole subdivision. Great catch for sure. I'm learning from the BEST!

May 23, 2011 12:54 PM

Rob Thomas

Prestige Homes of The Tri Cities, Inc. CALL....423-341-6954 - Bristol, TN

Bristol TN-VA & Tri Cities Agent, ABR, GRI, e-Pro

Rene....If I wasn't in real estate I would want you to be my agent in NH!
Hope you had a great day!!!---Rob

May 23, 2011 01:05 PM

EC, JF, Double R and Zoey the Cool Cat

Russel Ray Photos - San Diego, CA

It's always worthwhile to review not only our work, but the work of others, too. Perhaps especially the work of others when it affects us.

May 25, 2011 10:42 AM

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